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Saffron Radiant Clear#C9A94A
Apricot Core Clear#BC9038
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Saffron Radiant Clear vs Apricot Core Clear

A detailed comparison of #C9A94A and #BC9038 — near identical colors

Contrast & Accessibility

1.29:1contrast ratio
✗ AA Normal✗ AA Large✗ AAA Normal✗ AAA Large
Text on Saffron Radiant Clear
Text on Apricot Core Clear

Color Properties

#C9A94A
HEX
#BC9038
rgb(201, 169, 74)
RGB
rgb(188, 144, 56)
hsl(45, 54%, 54%)
HSL
hsl(40, 54%, 48%)
45°
Hue
40°
54%
Saturation
54%
54%
Lightness
48%
Yellow
Family
Orange
Hue Diff
5\u00B0 — Near identical

Gradient Blend

background: linear-gradient(to right, #C9A94A, #BC9038);

Using These Colors Together

With a contrast ratio of 1.29:1, this pair does not meet WCAG guidelines for text. Use these colors as adjacent blocks, gradients, or decorative accents rather than text-on-background pairings.

These colors have a 5\u00B0 hue difference, making them near identical. They create a harmonious, cohesive palette ideal for subtle variations in a design system.

Saffron Radiant Clear
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